Yes (required to have NIU’s insurance unless sponsored by your government)
Less Than 9 Credit Hours
No, but strongly advised to have
J-1 Visa Holders
Yes (required by law)
Fulbright Scholars
Yes (required to have NIU’s insurance)
All incoming international students who enroll in nine or more DeKalb campus credit hours, are required to keep the NIU student health insurance plan their first semester, unless your government sponsors you.
For all other international students, we will accept waivers with one of the following approved plans.
Dependent coverage for spouses, domestic partners and children is available through the NIU Student Health Insurance plan by contacting Aetna directly at 800-556-1555.